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The Purple Crayon is an undergraduate improv troupe from Yale University. We make up scenes and sketches on the spot based on audience suggestions and participation. Our performances require no sets, props, or costumes. We don’t even need a stage—just a place to stand and an excited, energetic audience.

The Crayon prides itself on being a flexible group that can tailor performances to suit our audience and venue. We’ve performed and run workshops at places as diverse as schools, corporations, and even art galleries. If you are looking for a specific type of show or workshop, just let us know.

Interested in a Workshop? We cover improv basics for participants who have little or no experience. We can also lead more advanced workshops with a focus on further developing long-form or scene-work skills (or skills in a particular type of show/style). Workshops are held in a comfortable, relaxed environment. Purple Crayons lead the way with examples while students get a hands-on experience. Contact our Bookings Manager for more info!

Here’s a list of some of our shows:HAROLD SET: Traditional Chicago-style long-form improv with interweaving scenes and charactersTHE MUSICAL: An entire musical made up before your eyesFAKESPEARE: An improvised play in the style of the legendMURDER MYSTERY: An improvised whodunitFACEBOOK SHOW: Scenes based on audience members’ Facebook pagesFAIRY TALE THEATER: An improvised fairy tale, often involving morals/maybe a princessBLIND AUDIO THEATER:An improvised radio play performed in complete darknessSHORT-FORM SET: Shorter scenes with more audience participation, à la “Whose Line is it Anyway”